That’s why keeping natural curls looking great is no easy feat.
(So much for Mom’s nagging about washing your hair every day.
Though shampoo isn’t a curl’s best friend, regular conditioning and moisturizing is a must.
But how can you be sure that you’re getting all the goop where it needs to be?
In fact, just the opposite is true.
It’s simpler than you might think to keep curls looking great; the technique is everything.
Using the “praying hands” method is one of the best ways to apply these products.
confirm your hair is very wet, as TikTok user@ringlet.rissdemonstrates here.
Keeping your hands flattened, as if you were praying, slide your hands down the hair shaft.
Move on to the next section and repeat; keep going until all your hair is coated.
This method distributes the cream more precisely and thoroughly than scrunching it through.
Once the product is distributed, you could dry your hair as usual.
If you use a blow dryer, a diffuser attachment will help keep your curls in shape.
The less heat you use on curly hair, the easier it will stay soft and manageable.
One solution is to switch out your cotton pillowcase for a satin one.
This may seem like an unnecessary indulgence, butCurlsmith USAexplains that it’s actually a good investment.
Another hair-preserving pre-bed hack is the “pineapple,” embraced by curly girls like TikTok’s@wavycurly.
Or just keep your hair up in the pineapple style for a casual but neat appearance.
